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Article 6: Development Standards 21 Section 6.11: Outdoor Lighting (2) Any facilities that require floodlighting may not arrange the light in such a way that it will chino tgyfArds r„a, way-^produces light trespass - onto adjacent residential property or into the night sky. (3) All flood lamps emitting greater than 4;0001,200 or lumens shall be aimed at least 60 degrees down from the horizontal, or shielded such that the aaaiR beam fFem the light seuFG, bulb is not visible from adjacent properties or the public street right-of-way. 12 (D) All wall pack fixtures shall be full cutoff fixtures. (E) All lights shall be shielded in such a way as to direct light towards the Earth's surface and away from reflective surfaces, except as expressly exempted from the provisions of these regulations. (F) Temporary Outdoor Lighting (1) Any temporary outdoor lighting that conforms to the requirements of this Section shall be permitted. (2) Nonconforming temporary outdoor lighting may be permitted by the Planning Director after considering the following: (a) The public and /or private benefits that will result from the temporary lighting, (b) Any annoyance or safety problems that may result from the use of the temporary lighting, and (c) The duration of the temporary nonconforming lighting. (G) Subdivisions (1) If any subdivision proposes street lights or other common or public area outdoor lighting, the final plat shall contain a statement certifying that the applicable provisions of the outdoor lighting standards as contained in this Section will be adhered to. (2) The required Lighting Plan and associated documents shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Department prior to installation of any regulated lighting. (H) If any street will be taken over by NCDOT for maintenance, roadway lighting must meet AASHTO requirements, and must be installed and maintained according to the NCDOT publication titled "Policies and Procedures for Accommodating Utilities on Highway Rights -of- way ". (1) Upward flagpole lighting is permitted for national and state flags provided that the maximum lumen output is 1000 lumens per flagpole. (J) Any interior - lighted signs may not be lit at night when the face of the sign is removed or damaged in such a way that the light may distract drivers or adjacent property owners. (K) All outdoor lighting, with the exception of wall mounted security lighting, for non- residential uses shall be extinguished within 30 minutes from the close of business, as determined by the posted hours of operation, unless otherwise detailed herein. This shall not include security /motion sensor lighting designed to turn on when sensors detect movement and automatically turn off after 12 minutes. 6.11.7 Specific Standards (A) Lighting in Parking Lots and Outdoor Areas 12 Incorporating suggestions made by Planning Board members during Phase 1 of developing the UDO. The rationale for raising allowable lumens is to allow for, and encourage the use of, existing energy efficient light fixtures already on the market to be used as floodlights. Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -72